Madison Area Technical College

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Community and Technical Higher Education: Vocational; technical; and adult education; workforce and economic development; K-12 and higher education.

Lobbying Interests:
All matters affecting the technical college system.

Title:
Executive Vice President

Contact
TC
Timothy Casper
1701 Wright Street
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 246-6033
(608) 246-6047
tcasper@madisoncollege.edu
http://www.madisoncollege.edu

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Tim Casper Exclusive Duties No Authorized On 12/30/2020 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 266
Assembly Bill 266
Relating to: eliminating certain restrictions on the respective educational roles of the University of Wisconsin System and the Technical College System. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/14/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Madison College supports allowing all 16 technical college districts to offer courses eligible for transfer to a four-year university, without having to obtain prior approval from the UW System Board of Regents.
Assembly Bill 413
Assembly Bill 413
Relating to: anti-racism and anti-sexism student instruction and anti-racism and anti-sexism training for employees at the University of Wisconsin System and the Technical College System. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
10/7/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
The proposal negatively impacts the ability of the college to teach skills and competencies that WI employers want of their employees and are required by certain regional and national accreditation bodies.
Assembly Bill 720
Assembly Bill 720
Relating to: practice of certain skilled health services by military medical personnel and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2021 Wisconsin Act 158

For
Notification Date
1/5/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
The proposed WisMAC program provides a means for veterans with health care training to complete education and training for the registered nursing credential; helping to fill a high-demand occupation.
Assembly Bill 973
Assembly Bill 973
Relating to: apprenticeship and youth apprenticeship completion awards, career and technical education incentive grants and completion awards, technical preparation programs in school districts and technical colleges, creating an individual income tax subt...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/2/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
MATC is supportive of apprenticeship. Concerns with sec. 38.40(2g)(c) & 118.34(1)(b) related to the college's authority & responsibility to set standards regarding the awarding of credit per college accreditation (HLC) requirements.
Senate Bill 291
Senate Bill 291
Relating to: eliminating certain restrictions on the respective educational roles of the University of Wisconsin System and the Technical College System. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/14/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Madison College supports allowing all 16 technical college districts to offer courses eligible for transfer to a four-year university, without having to obtain prior approval from the UW System Board of Regents.
Senate Bill 688
Senate Bill 688
Relating to: practice of certain skilled health services by military medical personnel and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
12/14/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Madison Colleges supports this effort engage veterans to increase graduates in health care fields.
Senate Bill 981
Senate Bill 981
Relating to: apprenticeship and youth apprenticeship completion awards, career and technical education incentive grants and completion awards, technical preparation programs in school districts and technical colleges, creating an individual income tax subt...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/2/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
MATC is supportive of apprenticeship. Concerns with sec. 38.40(2g)(c) & 118.34(1)(b) related to the college's authority & responsibility to set standards regarding the awarding of credit per college accreditation (HLC) requirements.

Budget Bill Subjects

Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection: Agriculture Development Services
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection: Agriculture Development Services

Notification Date
4/7/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Comments
Support for Meat Talent Development Grant proposal

Higher Educational Aids Board
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Higher Educational Aids Board

Notification Date
3/1/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Comments
Support for WTCS WI Grant funding.

Technical College System Board
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Technical College System Board

Notification Date
3/1/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Comments
Support for state funding for WTCS college programming. Support for statutory change regarding offering college transfer courses.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Efforts related to the 2019-21 WI Technical College System budget proposal to the Governor. The WTCS proposals relate to investments in student financial aid (Wisconsin Grants) and general state aids to the technical college districts.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Efforts related to the 2019-21 WI Technical College System budget proposal to the Governor. The WTCS proposals relate to investments in student financial aid (Wisconsin Grants) and general state aids to the technical college districts.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/18/2020
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2021
January - June
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2021
January - June
$1,455.76
2021
July - December
$1,514.62
2022
January - June
$110.10
2022
July - December
$0.00
Total $3,080.48
Total Hours Communicating 2021
January - June
3.50
2021
July - December
1.00
2022
January - June
0.00
2022
July - December
0.00
Total 4.50
Total Hours Other 2021
January - June
10.00
2021
July - December
10.50
2022
January - June
1.25
2022
July - December
0.00
Total 21.75

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: eliminating certain restrictions on the respective educational roles of the University of Wisconsin System and the Technical College System. (FE)
2021
January - June
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total
2021
January - June
15%
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 8%
Relating to: eliminating certain restrictions on the respective educational roles of the University of Wisconsin System and the Technical College System. (FE)
2021
January - June
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total
2021
January - June
27%
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 15%
Relating to: practice of certain skilled health services by military medical personnel and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
2021
January - June
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total
2021
January - June
2021
July - December
48%
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 23%
Relating to: anti-racism and anti-sexism student instruction and anti-racism and anti-sexism training for employees at the University of Wisconsin System and the Technical College System. (FE)
2021
January - June
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total
2021
January - June
2021
July - December
52%
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 23%
Relating to: practice of certain skilled health services by military medical personnel and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
2021
January - June
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total
2021
January - June
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
20%
2022
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: apprenticeship and youth apprenticeship completion awards, career and technical education incentive grants and completion awards, technical preparation programs in school districts and technical colleges, creating an individual income tax subtraction for expenses paid for apprenticeship programs, and making an appropriation. (FE)
2021
January - June
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total
2021
January - June
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
40%
2022
July - December
Total 4%
Relating to: apprenticeship and youth apprenticeship completion awards, career and technical education incentive grants and completion awards, technical preparation programs in school districts and technical colleges, creating an individual income tax subtraction for expenses paid for apprenticeship programs, and making an appropriation. (FE)
2021
January - June
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total
2021
January - June
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
40%
2022
July - December
Total 4%

Budget Bill Subjects

2021
January - June
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total
2021
January - June
17%
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 8%
2021
January - June
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total
2021
January - June
17%
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 8%
2021
January - June
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total
2021
January - June
24%
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 11%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

No topics found.

Minor Efforts

No minor efforts found.

Other Matters

Includes time spent on:

  • Gubernatorial nominations
  • Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication

Other Matters
2021
January - June
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total
2021
January - June
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
100%
Total < 1%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures